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competitor

[kəmˈpetɪtər]

competitor Definition

  • 1a person or organization that is competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
  • 2a person who takes part in a competition

Using competitor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "competitor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Our company's main competitor just released a new product.

  • Example

    She is a fierce competitor and always gives her best in every game.

  • Example

    The two athletes have been competitors since they were young.

  • Example

    The restaurant is struggling to keep up with its competitors.

competitor Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for competitor

Idioms Using competitor

  • to try to have the same things or social status as one's neighbors or peers

    Example

    The company is always trying to keep up with the Joneses by copying their competitors' strategies.

  • to defeat someone using their own methods or tactics

    Example

    Our team was able to beat our competitors at their own game by offering better customer service.

  • neck and neck

    very close in a race or competition

    Example

    The two runners were neck and neck until the very end of the race.

Phrases with competitor

  • an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and potential competitors

    Example

    Before launching the new product, we conducted a thorough competitor analysis.

  • a business that offers the same products or services as another business in the same market

    Example

    The coffee shop across the street is our direct competitor.

  • a person who is very competitive and determined to win

    Example

    She is known for being a fierce competitor on the tennis court.

Origins of competitor

from Latin 'competere', meaning 'strive together'

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Summary: competitor in Brief

A 'competitor' [kəmˈpetɪtər] is a person or organization that competes with others for the same thing or in the same area. It can refer to a person who takes part in a competition, such as an athlete or a business. Examples include 'Our company's main competitor just released a new product.' and 'She is a fierce competitor and always gives her best in every game.' Phrases like 'direct competitor' and 'fierce competitor' add specificity, while idioms like 'keep up with the Joneses' and 'beat someone at their own game' offer additional context.

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